How much fertilizer should I add? Do I need to add some compost? Why are the leaves of my plants burnt?

For all components of your landscape (veggie garden, tree and shrub areas, lawn, and perennial ornamental garden areas) a soil test is the best way to check the growing potential of your soil. It will guide you in determining which nutrients are deficient, and sometimes more importantly, which nutrient levels are excessive. The soil test will also tell you whether your soil’s organic matter content is sufficient to support healthy plant growth; whether your soil is too salty; or whether your soil’s pH is acceptable for the plants you want to grow. Come learn how to interpret a soil test report and how to use the data for making management decisions that promote the health of your landscape plants.

Seasonal Tips for Winter

Extreme temperature changes over short periods of time during winter months can leave evergreen trees looking a little yellow and sad. There are a number of different reasons an evergreen tree might be turning yellow/brown and/or dropping needles this time of year. Sometimes it’s perfectly healthy, other times it’s not. How do you tell the difference, […]

Winter Tips

As heavy winter snow melts away, you may discover large patches of your lawn that are matted down and appear straw-colored or gray. This is caused by gray snow mold, a fungus. Cause of Snow Mold Snow Mold occurs when snow or leaves cover lawns for a prolonged period through the winter, especially in shady areas. […]